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LD56 LSL

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,878 mi
Last recorded164,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 LSL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 164,878 miles

Various corrosion to chassis sills and suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2025 157,245 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 157,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 151,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 139,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 139,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 115,767 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into exhaust box deteriorated (7.1.2)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

the engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Upper & lower engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,582 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,339 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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LD56 LSL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD56 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD56 LSL registered?

LD56 LSL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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